ICD-10 Code K80.1 – Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis is K80.1.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K80.1 – Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis

What it is

K80.1 identifies gallstones in the gallbladder when cholecystitis is also present, but not the acute form specified by other codes. Use it when documentation links gallbladder calculi with another type of cholecystitis.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, and imaging or operative evidence of gallstones with gallbladder inflammation.

When to use this code

Use K80.1 when the record clearly states calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis, and the provider does not specify a different cholecystitis type. It fits cases where gallstones and inflammatory gallbladder disease are both documented. If the note only says gallstones, or the cholecystitis type is unclear, check documentation.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for gallstones without cholecystitis, or when the chart specifies acute cholecystitis or another more specific gallbladder condition. Check documentation if the diagnosis is incomplete.

Coding tip

Code the documented combination exactly; if the cholecystitis type is not stated, query the provider before assigning K80.1.

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